Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate Homecoming this week. With a reality TV theme of “Keeping it Real with Roomie,” Homecoming 2019 culminates on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Lions take on Incarnate Word at 4 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium. Homecoming Week will offer a number of time-honored traditions, such as Gumbo YaYa for students, a campus decorating contest, and the FeLions’ Homecoming luncheon. On Homecoming Day, Oct. 12, the focus shifts to Friendship Circle, where visitors can enjoy tailgating, reunions and entertainment starting at 12 p.m. The annual Homecoming parade will roll at 12 p.m. Following the parade, Lion fans can cheer on Head Coach Frank Schelfo and his team during the “Lion Walk” as they make their way through Friendship Circle to Strawberry Stadium at 1:30 p.m. Reunions and tailgating will be hosted by many of the university’s colleges and divisions, as well as by groups. After pre-game activities, the Lions will kick off against Incarnate Word at 4 p.m. The 2019 Homecoming queen and king will be announced and crowned at halftime. For a complete schedule of Homecoming 2019 events, visit southeastern.edu/homecoming or call the Alumni Center, 1-800-SLU-ALUM or (985) 549-2150.
